Guards predicted accused gunman would make another attempt to abduct Halifax mining executive
Security guards were lying in wait when a Dartmouth man made what police say was his second attempt to kidnap a Halifax mining executive in his waterfront home last week.
Shadow Security, owned by Kent MacDonald, was brought in after a masked gunman tried to force Bradley Langille from his Oakland Road home Oct. 16.
“I was able to view and access the (security camera) footage and determined the potential threat still existed,” MacDonald said.
“We spent a lot of time and watched a lot of footage.”
He would not say why he thought the man might come back. In fact, MacDonald would discuss few details of his work, for fear of harming the continuing investigation and the court case.
Langille’s home already had an extensive security system. And he was able to hit a panic button and chase his assailant off himself the first time.
Afterward, police discovered a pellet handgun they believe the would-be kidnapper had been carrying when he tried to force Langille out of his home.
But when the young man returned six days later, he was armed with a more threatening-looking weapon, an airsoft replica of an assault rifle.
MacDonald said the young man was also dressed in a “tactical look to instil fear.”
Besides having men on the property, MacDonald said he also used electronic equipment that let him know that the property had been breached.
The security guards were able to subdue the intruder quickly, although he didn’t give up willingly, MacDonald said.
“He definitely didn’t willingly surrender or relinquish his weapon.”
He would not discuss why the culprit may have targeted Langille.
“To my knowledge, there is absolutely no affiliation, no relationship, no connection at all whatsoever between the family, the property, the home and (Aaron MacDonald).
“There’s no connection.”
Although the security head and the failed kidnapper are both MacDonalds, Kent MacDonald said they are not related to each other.
Aaron MacDonald is expected to return to Halifax provincial court Nov. 22. He faces a slew of charges, including breaking into Langille’s house and trying to kidnap him. He also faces another charge of break and enter, and two counts each of disguise with intent, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and using an imitation of a firearm in the commission of an offence.
In the meantime, Shadow Security continues to work for Langille.
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Pretty sweet that they were able to pull this off
Maybe if I make that offer, he'll take it, because there are crazies out to get the owner.
